I agree with you 100%, but I've noticed there's an odd, quirky thing that happens when some deadline looms, such as Halloween. My son asked rather hesitatingly last week whether I might feel like helping to put together a Slytherin costume for my 9 year old grandson. For that kid, I'd stay up all night if need be, but this came up in plenty of time, and fell together easily. It's not quilting, but it was in the craft room and involved the sewing machine. If any of my kids requested a quilt in the same manner, I'd suddenly find motivation for that, too. I don't think they understand how much I enjoy doing stuff for them, especially when I know it's going to be appreciated. It might get old if I felt pressured or was asked to do something outside of my area of interest or if it was too last minute.